48: Chapter 48 Eight Hundred

Commander of the West Mountain Camp — Commander Wan Fei. Paper strength: Level 6. Actual combat strength: Level 8!

Commander Wan Fei's true strength was only mentioned in the hidden rules. To obtain this hidden rule, one had to take first place in the tournament during the previous plot segment. Let alone the four from the Dragon Country, even the Raiders from some powerful nations nearly tripped up on this point.

Facing Commander Wan Fei of the West Mountain Camp, there was only one way to obtain the 'Token' using normal methods: stealing! The [Thief] profession in the [Bandit] sequence, with the skill [Pickpocket], could obtain the Token from Commander Wan Fei. Alternatively, one could use the [Songstress] from the [Artist] sequence to hypnotize Commander Wan Fei and steal the Token. In short, there were many methods, but they all revolved around the word 'steal'.

Before Commander Wan Fei's suspicion reached 100, or before he was provoked in other ways, he would only display Level 6 strength. Except for the feeble Dragon Country, the Roleplayers of other countries, especially those of the powerful nations, were mostly around Level 6. Level 6 against Level 6—whether it was [Pickpocket] or the hypnosis of the [Songstress], both were effective against Commander Wan Fei.

"Commander Wan Fei's actual combat strength is Level 8, and the Token on him can only be stolen. Most countries, regardless of whether they knew this rule, adopted the correct approach when facing it. After all, even at Level 6, he is troublesome enough. The only powerful nation to provoke Commander Wan Fei was Sakura Country. Sakura Country had three Raiders at the West Mountain Camp, all at Level 6. Their numerical advantage and misjudgment of Commander Wan Fei's true strength led the people of Sakura Country to miscalculate the situation, thinking that three against one, all at Level 6, would make the Token easy to obtain. For this, Sakura Country paid a rather painful price: the three Raiders were instantly killed by the enraged Commander Wan Fei using his Level 8 combat strength. This resulted in Sakura Country eventually having to complete the West Mountain Camp raid by summoning an [Heroic Spirit]."

Commentator York suddenly mentioning Sakura Country at this moment was not to critique Sakura Country's raiding tactics, but to compare the differences between the Heroic Spirits summoned by Sakura Country and the Dragon Country.

"The Sakura Country Heroic Spirit [Saito Dosan], with the exclusive skill [Offending Superiors], has a skill origin based on 'Saito Dosan assassinating his superior Nagai Nagahiro and exiling his benefactor Toki Yoriaki'."

The Sakura Country Heroic Spirit [Saito Dosan] had appeared multiple times in the Game of National Destiny; what exclusive skills this Heroic Spirit had and the origins of those skills were already an open secret. Commentator York compared [Saito Dosan] with the Dragon Country Heroic Spirit summoned by Chen Aoyun, " [Saito Dosan]—even though the Heroic Spirit has replaced the Raider, they still use underhanded tactics—assassination. Although Heroic Spirits cannot be summoned recklessly, besides the purpose of the Heroic Spirit, one must also consider whether the Heroic Spirit themselves fits the plot. Commander Wan Fei is the Grand Commander of the West Mountain Camp, an absolute 'superior'. In the eyes of Sakura Country, using the Heroic Spirit [Saito Dosan] and activating the exclusive skill [Offending Superiors] fits the plot the best, and allows them to obtain the Token after killing Commander Wan Fei with [Offending Superiors], thereby mobilizing the West Mountain Camp to enter the capital. But overall, it is still a bit sleazy and underhanded."

Commentator York's words resonated with many viewers; even professional analysts from the raiding teams of some countries couldn't help but nod after hearing York's words. There was no other reason; it was mainly because the sleaziness of Sakura Country had caused many countries to suffer in the Game of National Destiny. Things like ninja legions, suicide bombing legions, and assassination-type [Heroic Spirit]s. Sakura Country might be strong in the Game of National Destiny, but the civilization they inherited was inherently sleazy and disgusting, and consequently, their Heroic Spirits also made people feel they were underhanded.

Take the current plot segment, for example. You, Sakura Country, are using an [Heroic Spirit] to solve the West Mountain Camp plot mission. That is an [Heroic Spirit]! As long as it does not violate the 'Grand Rules', and as long as the Heroic Spirit and their exclusive skills fit the plot, the [Heroic Spirit] is an almost invincible existence! Since you are already invincible, why engage in sneak attacks, and the skill you use is the [Offending Superiors] assassination—isn't that a bit too petty?

Look at the Dragon Country! The Dragon Country's [Heroic Spirit] appeared in a dignified manner. With a single shout of 'Fetch my blade', his domineering aura leaked out; he didn't even need to activate an exclusive skill to instantly kill Commander Wan Fei, who was waiting in full battle array and displaying Level 8 combat strength!

In the live broadcast scene at this moment, the Dragon Country's [Heroic Spirit] seemed to have the 'Sun' and 'Moon' accompanying him. After taking over the West Mountain Camp, this [Heroic Spirit] looked into the distance towards the capital. The gates of the West Mountain Camp were thrown wide open. The leader, clad in black armor, mounted on a dragon-steed, with the phantoms of the sun and moon circling and floating around him, possessed an overwhelming majesty! The dragon banner fluttered violently. He merely reined in his horse and stood still, and the thousands of armored soldiers behind him fell silent, with only the war flags snapping in the wind! The army marched out, target: the Imperial Capital! Eight hundred elite soldiers traveled with him. The sun and moon shone brilliantly! They actually merged into one, turning into a great banner! The character 'Ming' on the great banner was exceptionally glaring! The Heroic Spirit's roar before the march seemed to have not yet dissipated. "Campaign of Defending the Mandate!" It was like the roar of a dragon from the nine heavens, carrying an unquestionable determination and dominance, instantly spreading across the wilderness, even penetrating the screen, shaking the soul of every viewer!

Compared to the sleazy sneak attack of [Saito Dosan], the Dragon Country's [Heroic Spirit] seemed to be the only one who could truly be called a real Heroic Spirit!

"Who exactly is this…?" The three of them, in their invisible forms, followed behind the Heroic Spirit. Zhao Hongxiu's gaze never left the Heroic Spirit; the dominance of the Huaxia Civilization made her soul stir, and she couldn't help but whisper, asking for the Heroic Spirit's name. The plot raid had already ended, and the conversation of the three in their invisible state would not be broadcast. Chen Aoyun smiled indifferently and pointed at the Heroic Spirit in the distance: "The Ming Taizong, [Emperor Zhu Di]!"

Fan Ling was also on the side, currently counting on his fingers, "[General Zhang Fei], [Zhao Yun], [Jianmen Pass], and now another [Emperor Zhu Di]. Tell me honestly, how many Huaxia Civilization allusions, how many Huaxia Civilization Heroic Spirits and wonders are hidden in your heart? And how do you perceive these allusions?"

Chen Aoyun pondered for a moment. He didn't want to lie to his comrades, but he couldn't reveal his identity as a transmigrator either, so he feigned depth and replied softly: "I have a Peach Blossom Spring, with thousands of old friends!"

…The number eight hundred seemed to have a deep connection with the Dragon Country. In the 'Peach Blossom Spring' within Chen Aoyun's heart, there were many '800's. General Huo Qubing: Eight hundred it is. Ten thousand miles of flanking to strike the Xiongnu! Zhang Liao: Eight hundred it is. Eight hundred tiger warriors trampling Jiangdong! Li Shimin: Eight hundred it is. Eight hundred for the Xuanwu Gate standoff! And then there was the Heroic Spirit [Emperor Zhu Di] at this very moment. [Emperor Zhu Di]: Eight hundred it is, Campaign of Defending the Mandate!

The Heroic Spirit [Emperor Zhu Di] led the West Mountain Camp directly toward the capital. Any resistance was meaningless in front of [Emperor Zhu Di]. Especially the eight hundred elite soldiers beside [Emperor Zhu Di]; the audience in the live broadcast room was dumbfounded. "This [Heroic Spirit] from the Dragon Country is too monstrous! I've seen strong [Heroic Spirit]s, and I've seen [Heroic Spirit]s whose own allusions and skills make their troops strong. I've just never seen this: both the [Heroic Spirit] himself and the [Heroic Spirit]'s troops are ridiculously strong! At the West Mountain Camp, he sent Commander Wan Fei's head rolling with one slash, demonstrating the [Heroic Spirit]'s own power. And then, this Heroic Spirit didn't even need to make a move! The army fought all the way, and the eight hundred elite soldiers were simply unstoppable, killing anyone in their way! I know that after an [Heroic Spirit] appears, they are an existence like a bug. But the Dragon Country's bug is too unreasonable, right? Both the [Heroic Spirit] and the troops are bugs; it's unheard of!"

Foreign viewers were watching for the spectacle, watching the scene. Only the Dragon Country viewers were filled with tears in their eyes. "This is the Heroic Spirit of my Dragon Country! This is the existence of the Huaxia Civilization! Everyone says that my Dragon Country is not worth mentioning in the New Era, and everyone says that the Huaxia Civilization inherited by my Dragon Country is trash. After today, let's see who dares to say that again!" The Dragon Country viewers in the Game of National Destiny live broadcast room had always been pure invisible people, existing like soft persimmons. They dared not speak out, fearing mockery. They dared not pay attention, fearing that the Dragon Country would lose the Game of National Destiny again and drain the national destiny. But today, the number of comments sent by the people of the Dragon Country was more than the total throughout the history of the New Era!